“The Challenge” follows his exploits as he attempts to shed his reputation as a loose-living ladies’ man, giving up cigarettes, booze and latenight partying, to settle into family life with his wife and newborn child.

In the show’s finale, he plans to battle a professional boxer in what he says is a symbolic bout to highlight Botswana’s struggle with HIV/AIDS, which affects one in four adults.

A source close to the show, who asked that his name not be used, said that early footage included racy clips that might have been too steamy for primetime in the prudish country — including one of him with prostitutes

Meanwhile, the embattled pubcaster may be under political pressure. It has faced increasing criticism in recent months, accused of slanting its broadcasts in favor of the ruling party.

In August, members of the main opposition group stormed the station after a Btv crew refused to film one of their political rallies. Earlier this month, the National Broadcasting Board censured the pubcaster for its blatant favoritism.

It appears Btv is now playing it safe. The source adds that Btv wants to scrutinize the series more closely before deciding whether to allow it to air.